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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-02-21, 04:21 PM

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Carbon with the feel of steel??

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Posted By gregario

OK, I see that I've phrased my dilemma all wrong....

OK, I see that I've phrased my dilemma all wrong. Yes, I posted the same question on another forum and got some pretty rude replies. (I love the internet!) Yes, I know that wheels, tires, etc effect...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-01-21, 05:45 PM

Replies: 63

Carbon with the feel of steel??

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Posted By gregario

Good idea, but the Seven sizing is rather...

Good idea, but the Seven sizing is rather unusual. For example, the head tube is 25.5cm, top tube 58.1cm. Finding a stock sized bike close to that is tough, and those are usually "endurance" fit. I...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-01-21, 05:39 PM

Replies: 63

Carbon with the feel of steel??

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Posted By gregario

The C-dale is something to consider, but I...

The C-dale is something to consider, but I require a pretty big frame size that virtually no shop will stock. Makes test riding nearly impossible.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-01-21, 05:37 PM

Replies: 63

Carbon with the feel of steel??

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Posted By gregario

Thanks for the response. However, the geometry...

Thanks for the response. However, the geometry that works for me is the reason I go custom. A comparable stock bike would be a 61-62cm "endurance" frame, and I'm not necessarily looking for the...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-01-21, 05:31 PM

Replies: 63

Carbon with the feel of steel??

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Posted By gregario

Fair point. I want to know what I'm missing....

Fair point. I want to know what I'm missing. Also, buying an off the shelf carbon bike would be easier, more resistant to corrosion, possibly lighter and stiffer. That's the short answer.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

09-01-21, 04:19 PM

Replies: 63

Carbon with the feel of steel??

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Posted By gregario

Carbon with the feel of steel??

I've been riding a custom steel road bike (Seven Axiom) for many years now. The components are Dura-Ace 9 speed and my lowest gear is 39 x 24 and I think I can go maybe one tooth lower. As I'm...

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